Ancient Athens
Who was considered a "citizen" in Athens?
Free men born in Athens
Which system do people vote on laws thereself?
Direct democracy
What’s the difference between a Majority and a Minority government?
A Majority has enough votes to win every time a Minority has to make deals with other parties to get things done.
Who is incharge of all of Canada?
Federal government
What did woman, slaves, and foreiners not have?
The right to vote
What is the fundimental principle of democracy?
equality under the law
What are Constituencies ?
a geographic area in a province where people live and vote.
What is a Cabinet minister?
A special group of MPs chosen by the Prime Minister to be in charge of specific things like schools, money, or the environment.
Why was direct democracy easier in ancient athens then modern countries?
Smaller population and size
Why is a representative democracy considered more organized for a big country like Canada?
It allows regular people to go to work and live their lives when voted official representatives handle the business of government.
What is the Cabinet and how do they help the Prime Minister lead?
The Cabinet is a group of MPs the Prime Minister picks to be the "bosses" of different departments like Health or Money. They help the Prime Minister by coming up with new laws and making all the big decisions for the country. They also have to follow a rule called Cabinet Solidarity, which means they must all agree in public so the government looks like a team.
If an Athenian citizen couldn't make it to the Assembly, could they send someone else to vote for them?
No. In a direct democracy, you had to be there to speak and vote.
How do people hold leaders accountable even when it's not election day?
By sending emails, protesting, or talking on social media to show they aren't happy with that leader's choices
If a federal law and a provincial law clash, who wins?
Usually the Federal government
What was the purpose of magistrates in Athens?
They were like the government's officers who carried out the laws passed by the Assembly.
What is a Constitutional Monarchy and how does it limit the power of the King or Queen in Canada?
It’s a system where we have a King as the Head of State but he has to follow the Constitution. He doesn't actually make laws or run the country—our elected representatives do all that work.
Why is Canada called a Constitutional Monarchy instead of a Republic like the USA?
in a Republic, the people are the highest power. In a Constitutional Monarchy, the Constitution is the highest power, and it says the King/Queen is the symbolic head of state, but the actual power is held by our elected representatives.